seatkid Posted August 21, 2004 Report Posted August 21, 2004 On a short trip to Tesco (1.5miles) when I stopped at a zebra crossing, I noticed that when I nudged forward, the car pulled up as if the rear brakes were slightly on. I checked the handbrake but it was fully off. When I got home, I checked it rolled down the slight incline of my drive, which it did, albeit slowly. When I checked the rear discs - they were stinking hot! :) The front discs were even hotter!! :D As I hardly used the brakes on this very slow trip I immediately sussed something was wrong. I got back in the car, released the handbrake - the car stood still, then I hooked my foot under the brake pedal and pulled gently - the pedal moved ever so sightly and the car immediatey started to roll forward. The brake pedal was not releasing fully!There was a recall on early (-97) models to address this very same problem - a stronger spring was fitted. Seems that later models suffer too and maybe this helps explain the high wear rate of those rear pads (along with the over eager auto adjuster). Needless to say I am miffed and concerned. I wonder if I should contact the manufacturer? Quote
Ivor_E_Tower Posted August 21, 2004 Report Posted August 21, 2004 My rear brakes rusted on a couple of weeks ago after I washed the car - always best to go for a short run after washing, to ensure that all water is removed! Quote
Richmond Posted August 23, 2004 Report Posted August 23, 2004 My rear brakes rusted on a couple of weeks ago after I washed the car - always best to go for a short run after washing, to ensure that all water is removed! I instinctively knew that washing your car was a bad idea; thanks for explaining why, Ivor. Quote
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